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Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.057 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: Le Mans, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 May 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes his mother a Mother's Day letter a week early in hopes of being en route to the states on the holiday. Short letter discusses the delays in coming home. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

Private Hopkins was in Company F, 305th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Harold Hopkins is his brother.

Hopkins, Laurence L., fl. 1918-1919
Hopkins, A.W., Mrs., fl. 1918-1919

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